About Time: Netscape Dies!!
Well this comes as no surprise to me at all. But I do give them credit for kicking around as long as they did. And I do not know too many major known software to die out like this either. I mean, Imagine if all of a sudden PhotoShop died and something else took it’s place? But then again, if the future plays like I want it to, Windows will be “Bowing Out” within my lifetime. I think Linux is going to give Windows a run for it’s money, and doing it for free!
Anyways, thats off topic…
Although Netscape was once a mighty pioneer in the world of internet browsers, it didn’t take long for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer to overtake it and squash its dreams of market dominance. Granted, we highly (and we stress “highly”) doubt any viewers reading this now are relying on Netscape Navigator as their primary browser, but seeing it finally bow out is a bit surreal. According to a post on the Netscape Blog, support (and subsequent updates) for it will no longer be provided by AOL (disclosure: AOL is our parent company’s parent) after February 1, 2008. Sure, old versions will still be available for those who just hate to move on, but the team is suggesting that any remaining Netscape users (a show of hands, anyone?) make the leap to Firefox, and they even point you in the direction of a Netscape theme should you find yourself uncomfortable with change. Rest in peace, dear Netscape — it’s about time that last heap of dirt was finally flung. |
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